Please view this PDF in Adobe Acrobat for full interactivity Download here Before you get started, please select which device format you would like to view this guide on? Welcome Wimbledon College of Arts Contents This guide is designed to help you settle into your new life as a student at Wimbledon College of Arts, University of the Arts London (UAL). In this half you’ll find information specifically about Contents Wimbledon College of Arts and in the other half you’ll find information for all UAL students. 01 How to use this guide: 02 This means there is a website to check This means there is an email address 03 This means you can find out more online. Go to arts.ac.uk and enter the term we suggest 05 This indicates information about sustainability 06 Connect with us: @WimbledonUAL 09 @wimbledonual @WimbledonUAL artslondonwimbledon 10 11 Wimbledon College of Arts Merton Hall Road London SW19 3QA +44 (0)20 7514 9641 Introduction David Crow Your College is 1 of 3 Colleges that work very closely together: Welcome to your first term Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon. Each of our 3 art Colleges has its own special character with an international at Wimbledon College of Arts. network of partners and alumni. Together we have a shared desire to explore the possibilities of our disciplines and to I am confident that you will help you build your career as a creative professional. have an inspiring, enjoyable This guide provides important information to help you through your time at Wimbledon. During the autumn term, you will and rewarding experience as receive inductions to the many resources and facilities available to you at your College, online and within the University. As Pro a student here. Vice-Chancellor, it’s really important to me that you get the most from your time here. I encourage you to get involved in all the opportunities on offer at Wimbledon and at UAL. Here at Wimbledon, we offer a total performance Your tutor and course leader can give you advice on what environment. We have an international reputation for is available within your course, College and the University producing graduates known for their creativity, technical to enhance your learning. You’ll also find useful information accomplishment and professionalism. We’re an art College within this guide and on our website about how to make the with a supportive community of students and academics most of your time at College. who share a passion for creative expression through practical experimentation. Students learn from expert tutors and I am delighted you have chosen to study at Wimbledon technicians who either work in the industry or have their own College of Arts and wish you every success during your time practices. Through the College’s shared course projects, with us. The course team, technical and support staff all look lectures and exhibitions, our students are encouraged to work forward to working with you as you begin to explore and collaboratively, enabling students to work in teams to design, expand your creative practice. perform and manage theatre, performance and other live events to professional levels. Professor David Crow Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Experience and Head of Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Student voices Student voices “ Trust your voice and be “ Just such an inclusive “ Make sure that you use all ready to be part of a artsy atmosphere, having the support that UAL has to community. There are so visited other universities offer. Keep asking questions many amazing relationships that were amazing, each so and you will find an answer! you can make during this specialist. But this uni even Talk to people about things time and UAL is a hub for it.” when I came for interview that you’re interested in Jaya Twill and being nervous it still felt and they will point you in BA Acting and Performance comfortable and has been the direction.” ever since.” Tanikha Allen BA Theatre Design Adam Bulpitt BA Production Arts for Screen: Technical Arts Specialism Need to know Where to find us Finding your way around Wimbledon 03 Wimbledon College of Arts Before you arrive, you can take a look around the studios, Merton Hall Road workshops and facilities using our virtual tours. During your London first term, you will be given tours of the buildings as part of SW19 3QA your induction. +44 (0)20 7514 7751 Find out more about Wimbledon virtual tours and where to find us Nearest transport Student Services Wimbledon Underground and Overground Located on the ground floor of the main building, South Wimbledon Underground Student Services can assist with the following: Autumn Term opening hours: – Finance, health, disability, counselling Monday to Friday: 9am – 9pm – Study, support enquries Saturday: 10am – 8pm Sunday: Closed While social distancing is in place, appointments, information and support are also being offered via email, telephone and Please note that the opening hours listed here may be subject video call (Team, Skype, Zoom). to change. Check with your course team for more information about when you will be able to access the College. [email protected] +44 (0)20 7514 6230 (term time) For full access and route guides visit accessable.co.uk Need to know Start your journey here: Need to know Student Contact Desk Requesting letters 04 Located on the ground floor beside the reception desk, To get letters for bank accounts, Council Tax exemption or the the Student Contact Desk can help you with all your general Confirmation of Enrolment letter (used for visa applications) enquiries including: you have the following options: – College access Visit the Student Contact Desk in person with your ID card or – Assessments send an email from your University email address, including your student ID to: [email protected] – Course work submissions – Enrolment Download the appropriate letter by logging into the – Extenuating Circumstances, appeals and complaints UAL Portal on sits.arts.ac.uk – ID cards Please note that during busy times, especially the start of – International student queries term, it may not be possible to process letters instantly. – Letters It’s best to wait until you’ve received your letter before making any visa or bank account appointments in case Autumn Term opening hours: there’s a delay. Monday to Friday: 9.30am – 4.30pm These may be subject to change. Please email [email protected] for up-to-date opening times. Non-term time opening hours: While social distancing is in place, appointments, information and support are also being offered via email, telephone and video call (Team, Skype, Zoom). [email protected] Need to know +44 (0)20 7514 6354 (term time) Start your journey here: ID cards You will receive a student ID card and holder when you enrol. Q: Can I share my ID card with Wimbledon operates a strict no pass, no entry policy to ensure security across all sites, so please remember to bring another student? your ID card with you every day, especially as you’ll also need it for printing (find out how to do this further on in the guide). No. ID cards are issued to individual students and must not I’M IN is an electronic system to monitor attendance and be shared. Anyone found to be using another student’s ID engagement. You’ll need your ID card to tap into the room card will have it confiscated and both involved could face each time you attend your classes. disciplinary action. Q: What should I do if I lose my ID card? Replacement cards “ Throw yourself into it. If you forget your card, just speak to reception who will be – If you lose your card or it gets stolen, you should get 05 able to print you a temporary pass. a replacement as soon as possible to avoid other people using your old card to pay for printing or Try do as much as you If you lose your card you should check with the site reception hiring out equipment that you are responsible for. can, being at such a great first in case, it’s been handed in. If not, you’ll need to buy – You can only own one ID card at a time. If you a replacement online at estore.arts.ac.uk. Select ‘Product lose your ID card, the old one will be deactivated university means there Catalogue’ then ‘CCW’ then ‘ID card replacement’. The receipt as soon as a replacement is activated. should then be presented at the Student Contact Desk where are so many opportunities they will print you a new card, you’ll need to wait 24 hours before you can use it. The next time it is used on the entrance Visitors to take.” gates your card will be activated automatically – be patient, the gates take a few seconds longer to open with a new card. If you want to bring a visitor on site, you should speak to Charlie Bartlett an academic from your course who will book in your visitor. BA Production Arts for Screen Q: What should I do if my card gets Reception will need 24 hours’ notice. stolen or damaged? Visitors will be given a temporary pass that they’ll need to keep with them while at one of our sites. You must stay with If your ID card is stolen, you’ll need to present a Police Crime your guest during the whole of their visit. Report Number to the Student Contact Desk to receive a new card. If your ID card doesn’t work, then contact the Student Contact Desk – if it is damaged you can get a free replacement as long as you can prove that it is damaged.